Edith Gutierrez comes from a musical family, and has taught music for much of her life. Both her parents were musicians, and her daughter, Pauline Oliveros, is a world-famous composer. She has lived in Houston her entire life, and has been deeply involved in the Houston music scene. Her late husband, Patricio Gutierrez, played the piano professionally for many years.

This collection contains correspondence of Edith Gutierrez, her mother, Pauline Gribbin, her grandmother, Pauline Viglini, and other family members. There are assorted items collected by Edith Gutierrez throughout her life, including poetry that she wrote and items she acquired on trips to various places. There is also information pertaining to her daughter, Pauline Oliveros.